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Feb 20, 2022 —
During Black History Month each February, we celebrate the joy and honor the struggle of Black Americans. This month, DCPL has been recognizing the Black experience with displays and programming for all ages. To round out this month with a local connection, we asked local community activist and advocate Dracin Williams for his recommendations of books that have shaped him and give insight into the local African American community. Williams was born and raised on…Jan 24, 2022 —
Feeling anxious about Russia and Ukraine? Worried the saber-rattling will lead to something more? You wouldn’t be the first. Writers and directors have imagined a third world war in books and movies, going back decades. As tensions in eastern Europe escalate, here are some movies and books that might offer some catharsis (or not)—before the end of the world as we know it. Movies Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love…Jan 5, 2022 —
Submit your art from January 24th through February 7th. We are honoring our local artists of color during the month of February by hosting an art show. Submitted artwork does not have to be Afrocentric. You may choose whichever media you would like. In addition to your work, please provide us with a photo of yourself and a short bio describing your work as an artist. Both items will be displayed along with your artwork.…Dec 26, 2021 —
With 2021 winding down, now’s the time to look back on the year’s most-popular hits at DCPL. Checkouts are up across the board from the beginning of the pandemic. Given the challenges of the past year, it’s not surprising that most of the top titles offer some form of escapism to other times, far-off places—or even fantastic, imaginary worlds. Fiction The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah takes the crown for fiction, with almost 200 checkouts.…Dec 14, 2021 —
Celebrate the season with some of our staffs’ favorite recipes! Casey’s Bacon Wrapped Turkey Roulade 2 cups of favorite stuffing (boxed or homemade)your favorite seasoningsoven-safe baking dish (large and slightly deep to catch drippings)butcher’s string/twinemeat thermometer1 assistant Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Pound turkey breasts with meat tenderizer to get it flat. Prepare stuffing then let cool. Lay out bacon and weave in a lattice method. Season turkey and bacon with your favorite seasonings.…Dec 7, 2021 —
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack dismantled 18 warships, destroyed 188 aircraft, killed 2,403 servicemen and women, and leftover 1000 wounded. Often cited as the catalyst for America’s entrance into World War II, the attack on Pearl Harbor not only changed the fate of the United States but the fate of the entire world. Today, we recommend material that will inform readers about the attack and memorialize…Nov 27, 2021 —
Stephen Sondheim died on November 26, 2021. As a composer and lyricist, Sondheim’s 70-year career changed the course of musical theater, helping to create classics like West Side Story, Into the Woods, and Sweeney Todd. He modernized the American musical, presenting audiences with fresh, complex themes, all while fearlessly examining the darker side of life. Born in 1930 to wealthy Jewish parents in New York City, Sondheim’s childhood began in a state of psychological neglect.…Oct 24, 2021 —
Ghosts haunt houses and hotels, asylums and graveyards. But did you know libraries are another favorite un-resting place for the dead? There are dozens of supposedly-haunted libraries around the world. Here are a few, not too far from us, where books aren’t the only occupants of the stacks. Willard Library, Evansville One of the most famous haunted libraries, the Willard Library in Evansville has a long history of unexplained paranormal activity. Just across the river,…Oct 9, 2021 —
October is back! With Halloween approaching, it is the best time of the year to dive into a creepy book. If you are looking for something outside of the usual Stephen King novel or the classic H.P. Lovecraft tale, we have selected five non-fiction reads that will surely shock, scare, and educate you. Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eichar In Dead Mountain, documentary filmmaker Donnie Eichar dives into…Sep 19, 2021 —
Every year, libraries face challenges to their material. Despite the world of information available at the tap of a key or a swipe of the touchscreen, there are still attempts to censor or limit access to books, movies, programs, and more.